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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:
- Job Posting closes: July 17, 2025
Kansas Department of Transportation
At KDOT, we reward our staff’s hard work by providing training opportunities, a family-oriented work environment and service recognition. Promotional opportunities, free parking, and potential hybrid work schedules are also offered. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team!
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About the Position:
- Who can apply: Anyone
- Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
- Full/Part-time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Work Schedule: Monday – Friday
- Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
- Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes
- Search Keywords: Holton, Oskaloosa, Lawrence, Ottawa, Osage City, Eskridge, Alma, Wamego
Compensation:
- Annual Salary Range: $61,838.40 - $67,779.85
- Hourly Pay Range: $29.73 - $32.58
Employment Benefits:
- Work-Life Balance Programs:
- Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty
- Employee Assistance Program
- For help managing daily life at no cost to you
- Infant at Work Program
- Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- First-Day Coverage:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vison Insurance
- Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans
- Life Insurance:
- Employer paid basic group life
- Optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.
- Retirement:
- KPERS and Deferred Compensation
- Other Benefits:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid on-the-job training programs.
- Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee discounts with the STAR Program
- And more!
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Position Summary & Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
This Innovative Tech Program Manager (PSE) position is located in Topeka, at the Eisenhower State Office Building, and is within the Bureau of Innovative Technologies. This position exists to manage the Innovative Technologies Program and will work with the appropriate KDOT contacts within the Division as well as contacts in Legal and Fiscal to ensure that projects move forward in an expeditious manner. Other duties performed by this position are tied to data management, data purchases, process improvement, artificial intelligence, and maintaining understanding of new technology opportunities tied to improving our transportation network.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Promotes the Innovative Technologies Program, develops program materials (application, program information sheets, etc.), manages the application process, reviews applications, and recommends projects for award.
- Assists the Bureau Chief in administering State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) projects.
- Assists the Bureau Chief in administering KTRAN projects associated with the Bureau of Innovative Technologies.
- Assists the Bureau Chief in supporting KDOT’s partnership with the Department of Commerce for administering the Broadband Acceleration Grant Program.
- Supports efforts within the Bureau of Innovative Technologies tied to data management, data purchases, process improvement, artificial intelligence, and maintain understanding of new technology opportunities tied to improving our transportation network.
- Assists with developing specifications for Connected/Autonomous Vehicles.
- Minimal travel is required to attend meetings, conferences and to review projects in the field.
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Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Four years of experience in collecting, evaluating, studying or reporting on statistical, economic, fiscal / budget, legislative or administrative data.
- Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Transcripts are required for education to be considered.
- Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three to five years of experience (public or private sector) related to program management in an innovation/technical area/subject as well as business disciplines such as budgeting, accounting and program management.
- Two or more years of experience in research and analysis.
- Two or more years of writing and presentation experience.
Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:
- Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Default.aspx .
- If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785) 296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov
Recruiter Contact Information:
- Name: Tulsa Wade
- Email: KDOT.HQ.JobApps@ks.gov
- Phone: (785) 296-7242
Job Application Process
- First Sign in or register as a New User.
- Complete or update your contact information on the Careers -> “My Account Information” page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
- Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and submit when it is complete.
- Manage your drafted and submitted applications on the Careers -> “My Job Applications” page.
- Check your email and the “My Job Notifications” page for written communications from the Recruiter.
- Email – sent to the Preferred email on the “My Account Information” page.
- Notifications – view the Careers -> “My Job Notifications” page.
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Optional Documents for this Application to be Complete
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
- Transcripts (if substituting education)
- DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
- Resume (or choose existing if you have one)
- Cover Letter
Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents”
How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability, or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
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